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Israeli Air Force Jets Conduct Training Flight Near Iranian Border
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Dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets and refueling aircraft flew near the Iranian border in a training exercise on Monday, reportedly passing through Syrian and Iraqi airspace. The sortie, described as a "power projection" to deter Iran before the October 27 Knesset elections, was known to U.S. officials. Some sources called the flight routine, while U.S. officials noted Israel knew Iran's air defenses would detect the jets.
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- Dozens of Israeli Air Force jets and refueling aircraft flew near the Iranian border in a training exercise.
- The sortie reportedly passed through Syrian and Iraqi airspace.
- The exercise was described as a "power projection" to deter Iran.
- Israel notified the U.S. of the operation in advance.
- The training flight occurred ahead of the October 27 Knesset elections.
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